Origin
New Berlin, WI
Morning in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Berlin, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
This short 14.5-mile drive from New Berlin to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, will take you about 27 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this journey through the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with only about 12% on highways, making it a more turn-heavy experience. This straightforward trip is ideal for a quick local excursion without needing extensive planning or a significant time commitment. It's a simple hop between two points within the same region, perfect for a short local errand or a brief scenic change of pace.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a drive that's more about navigating local streets than cruising on open highways. With only a 12% highway share, this route is characterized by frequent turns and a focus on local road travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles along Pilgrim Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you're back to city navigation. This profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, where you'll be adjusting speed and direction regularly as you move through populated areas. It's a typical suburban to suburban commute, keeping you engaged with the road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrim Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH O / South Moorland Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 27m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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CTH O / South Moorland Road
Turn sharp right onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| South Moorland Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Pilgrim Parkway East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Appleton Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West National Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrim Road
— 7.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West National Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CTH O
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pilgrim Parkway East
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CTH YY
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Pilgrim Road
5
Turn slight left
193 ft
·
9 sec
6
Continue on WI 175
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
33% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 14.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrim Road, South Moorland Road, Pilgrim Parkway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from New Berlin, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 27m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Berlin, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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